Ibec Seanad nomination

Governance on Ibec nominees to Seanad Éireann

Ibec is a Seanad nominating body within the Industry and commercial panel. Each nominating body may nominate a fixed number of candidates. This number is obtained by dividing the ‘appropriate number’ of candidates for the panel by the number of nominating bodies registered for that panel. Ibec can nominate 1 candidate. The Ibec nominee may not be subsequently successful in securing a Seanad seat. Note this is NOT the number of seats for each panel but the appropriate number of candidates for each nominating bodies’ sub-panel.

Ibec nomination process

Stage 1: Criteria for applicants seeking Ibec nomination

Applications for Ibec Seanad nomination must be made no later than 14 days following the dissolution of the Dáil

Applications should be submitted directly to the CEO's office

Applicants must be an Ibec member and/or have strong understanding of Ibec and supportive of the organisations key policy positions

Applicants must have a strong track record in business

Stage 2: Governance process for Ibec Seanad nomination

Background dossier prepared on applicant/s seeking nominations

All dossiers submitted to the Ibec Nominations Committee

Applicant/s selected by Nominations Committee and one candidate put forward to the Ibec Board